N973KT - 2024 Textron Aviation INC 680A Aircraft Registration

C680

2024 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 680A

Aircraft Description

N973KT is a 2024 Textron Aviation INC 680A, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Ameritex Aviation LLC in Seguin, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 22, 2024. The registration certificate was issued on July 8, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. Powered by a P&w Canada PW306D1 engine producing 5907 pounds of thrust, N973KT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD8FBD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N973KT was last tracked by AviatorDB near New Braunfels National Airport (KBAZ) on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N973KT was last updated on February 12, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna Citation Sovereign, a super-midsize business jet that bridged the gap between midsize and large-cabin aircraft in corporate aviation, first flew in February 2002. This low-wing twin-turbofan aircraft could accommodate up to 12 passengers in its 61.9-foot fuselage, though typically configured for eight in a double-club arrangement. With a transcontinental range of 2,847 nautical miles and exceptional short-field performance capabilities, the Citation Sovereign was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 2004 to 2021. AviatorDB tracks 4,073 Textron Aviation INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C680.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N973KT. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
2024
Manufacturer
TEXTRON AVIATION INC
Model
680A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C680680 Citation Sovereign
Weight Class
20,000+ lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 22, 2024
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 8, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
AMERITEX AVIATION LLC
Address
4001 US 90E
City
SEGUIN
State / Zip Code
Texas78155
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
PW306D1
Thrust
5907 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
53307675
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD8FBD

Additional Details

Registration
N973KT
Serial Number
680A0390
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
July 31, 2031
Last Action Date
February 12, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01442185

Last Known Position

Date
June 30, 2026 (UTC 00:10:15)
Airport
Latitude
29.72406
Longitude
-98.059898

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC